German Paratrooper Wolchow Stick

[tony75]

Hi
what are your thoughst on this piece
does anyone know what the symbols mean
what are these things worth I dont collect them I have been looking everywhere for a price
thank you for your time and help
Tony

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[tony75]

the second stick is not para related
thank you
tony

[Paul D]

It seems that with the second Stock some of the carving has been done very recently as the lighter parts are very light and bright and show no age or wear which would normally be seen on a piece of wood that was carved 65-70 years ago , that said it could just be the photos you will be able to tell better in hand !! These items have been pretty much left alone in the past by the fakers but the source of them is a help in any assessment , what is the source of them ?

regards

Paul

[Jerry B]

Both sticks look to have been pimped IMHO, the first one looks old with a mixture of old and new carving, whilst the second looks to have all new carvings, though as Paul posted, it could be the lighting of the pics.

[Paul D]

I agree Jerry unless it's the light, the first one has had some additions done to it especially the dates , Avanti and some of the Fallschirmjager carving !!

[Wagriff]

It was inevitable....when the values of these Wolchow's began to climb, sure as peas are green, out come the fakers...

[tony75]

Hi
thank you all for your comments
the color of the wood is darker in hand im sure the camera flash made it look brighter I picked both up at the flea market
thanks again for the info
Tony

[Paul D]

Tony where was the flea market ?

cheers

Paul

[colt45]

the carvers are out there